Q: Ira, I think the Heat drafted Justise Winslow because they felt he would become a star NBA player, ready to replace either Luol Deng (next year) or Dwyane Wade in two or three years. You don't draft a player with the 10th pick, especially one projected to be in the top 5-6-7, without believing that you've just landed a young stud and potential star. The thought of Heat management has to be that...

Q: My question is at point guard. Can Dwyane Wade play backup point? I understand Erik Spoelstra likes players that can play multiple positions, but I don't see Goran Dragic enjoying playing shooting guard. -- Bryan, Fort Lauderdale.

A: Goran only has to play point guard. It's what the Heat do in the minutes, or even games, when he is off the court. And I do think that Dwyane will get plenty of time...

Q: What's your best pro comparison for Josh Richardson. The best one I've come up with is a more offensively gifted Thabo Sefolosha. They are both very good lockdown defenders, especially on the perimeter. They both have a decent 3-point stroke, and they both have a knack for taking a play apart and comprehending it in its entirety. Only difference I see is that Josh has a better grasp on an all-round...

Q: I know a team is allowed to include up to $3.4 million in cash with player trades for 2015-16. How does this affect the team's salary cap? For example, if the Heat trade Mario Chalmers and give the receiving team $1 million, is that $1 million counted against the Heat salary cap? The gaining team's salary cap? Or neither? -- Malcolm, Atlanta.

Q: Hello, Ira. So Miami have traded Shabazz Napier and Zoran Dragic. And with the August 1st deadline already handled, more deals or moves will be made. One I would love to see the Heat make is an offer (whether it be a camp invite or some sort of partial guarantee) to Greg Whittington. I saw him make 3-point shots, post up his man and score, beat his defender and drive to the basket, get open on...

"Sacrifice" has been a Miami Heat mantra for years, especially since Erik Spoelstra has taken over as coach. This offseason, Amar'e Stoudemire made South Florida the epicenter.

According to a study by HoopsRumors.com, Stoudemire has taken the largest pay cut in the NBA this offseason, based on the primary contract he cashed in on last season, before his buyout from the New York Knicks and jump to...